Overview
Chandra Model Secondary School (Namuna School) is located in Bode Barsain Municipality-5, Saptari, Madhesh Province. The school was established as Chandra High English School on 14 Poush 2013 BS and later developed into a secondary and model school. It provides education from Early Childhood Development to Grade 12, including general and technical streams.
The school is affiliated with the National Examination Board (NEB) and operates under the education system overseen by the Ministry of Education. Its academic offerings include Plus Two programs and Computer Engineering in Grades 9–12.
Quick Highlights
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Institution Name: Chandra Model Secondary School
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Other Name: Shree Chandra Model Secondary School (Namuna School)
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Nepali Name: चन्द्रा माध्यमिक विद्यालय, सप्तरी
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Established: 14 Poush 2013 BS (28 December , 1956 AD)
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Location: Bode Barsain Municipality-5, Saptari, Madhesh Province
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Education Level: ECD to Grade 12
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Affiliation: National Examination Board (NEB)
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Model School Status: Operating as a Model School under the Ministry of Education since 2074 BS
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Technical Program: Computer Engineering, Grades 9–12
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Plus Two Streams: Science, Management, Education, and Humanities
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Email: chandramodelss@gmail.com
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Website: https://cmss.edu.np
History and Establishment
The school was founded by the late Shatrughan Prasad Singh Yadav, a landowner and education donor from Bode Barsain. He established Chandra High English School on 14 Poush 2013 BS in memory of his mother, the late Chandrawati Yadav.
For the operation and development of the school, the founder donated 161 bighas, 3 kathas, and 6.5 dhurs of land. The foundation stones of two school buildings were laid by the then King Mahendra Bir Bikram Shah during the school’s establishment-day program.
During its early years, the institution provided free education. This arrangement allowed children from families with limited financial resources to attend school. Ram Sakal Prasad Singh served as headteacher during the initial period, when a number of teachers from India were also involved in teaching.
The school attracted learners from different parts of Saptari and nearby areas. Students came from locations between the Koshi River in the east and the Kamala River in the west, as well as from places outside the district.
After the introduction of the New Education Plan in 2028 BS, the school began charging fees under the revised education policy. It also started receiving government support through sanctioned teaching positions and grants.
The school was declared a Model School in 2036 BS. It regained permanent approval for the secondary level in 2052 BS and introduced the 10+2 system in 2055 BS. These developments allowed students from Bode Barsain and surrounding communities to continue their education through Grade 12 without travelling far from home.
Computer Engineering was introduced in Grades 9–12 in 2072 BS under the technical and vocational education stream. The school has operated as a Model School under the Ministry of Education since 2074 BS and began offering Science in Grades 11 and 12 in 2080 BS.
Location and Local Setting
Chandra Model Secondary School is situated in Ward No. 5 of Bode Barsain Municipality in Saptari District. Its address is Bode Barsain Municipality-5, Saptari, Madhesh Province.
The school is located approximately 600 metres west of Shatrughan Chowk. This junction connects the Rajbiraj–Siraha road section with the Subarnapatti road originating from Bishanpur Chowk on the East–West Mahendra Highway.
The school is approximately:
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16 kilometres west of Rajbiraj
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8 kilometres south of Bishanpur Chowk
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9 kilometres north of the Indian border
The Postal Highway runs along the southern boundary of the school. The institution is also located beside the Bode Barsain municipal office and west of the main market in Ward No. 5.
The Khadak River lies east of the area, while the Bihul River lies to the west. Roads and transportation links around the municipality have continued to develop.
School Land and Physical Area
The school owns 161 bighas, 3 kathas, and 6.5 dhurs of land. The main school premises occupy approximately seven bighas and contain academic structures, a playground, ponds, and a kitchen garden.
Approximately 154 bighas of the school’s land are located outside the main premises. These areas include cultivable land, orchards, ponds, and fallow land.
In its early period, the school operated from temporary sheds and experienced fires on three occasions. Permanent building construction was later initiated by founder Shatrughan Prasad Singh Yadav to provide a more secure physical setting for the institution.
Academic Affiliation and Education Levels
The school is affiliated with the National Examination Board and approved by the Ministry of Education. It provides education from Early Childhood Development through the secondary level.
Its academic structure includes:
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Early Childhood Development
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Primary and basic-level education
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Secondary education through Grade 10
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Plus Two education in Grades 11 and 12
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Technical and vocational education in Grades 9–12
The school combines general secondary education with a technical stream, allowing students to continue either through regular academic programs or Computer Engineering.
Programs Offered
School-Level Education
Education is available from Early Childhood Development through Grade 10. The school serves students at different stages of basic and secondary education within the same institutional setting.
Plus Two Programs
The Plus Two level includes the following streams:
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Science
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Management
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Education
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Humanities
Computer Science is also included among the listed Plus Two academic options.
Science was introduced in Grades 11 and 12 in 2080 BS. The general-stream intake information records 48 seats in Science, 120 seats in Management, 120 seats in Education, and 60 seats in Humanities.
Computer Engineering
Computer Engineering is offered from Grade 9 to Grade 12 under the school’s technical and vocational education stream.
The recorded seat capacity is:
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Grade 9: 48 seats
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Grade 10: 48 seats
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Grade 11: 48 seats
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Grade 12: 48 seats
The technical program is supported by computer, electronics, mathematics, and science laboratory facilities.
Teaching and Learning Facilities
The school uses classroom and laboratory resources for both general and technical education. Teaching support includes smart boards and projectors.
Available learning facilities include:
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Textbook library
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E-library
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Physics Laboratory
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Chemistry Laboratory
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Life Science Laboratory
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Computer Laboratory
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Electronics Laboratory
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Mathematics Laboratory
The laboratory facilities support science, mathematics, computing, and technical subjects. The school also provides filtered drinking water within the premises.
Co-Curricular Activities and Sports
Weekly co-curricular and extracurricular activities are conducted as part of the school program. Students also participate in different sports and school-based activities.
The physical area includes a playground that supports sports and group activities. These programs run alongside regular classroom instruction and laboratory work.
Fees and Scholarships
The school provides education with a moderate fee structure and maintains a scholarship scheme for deserving students.
The institution’s early history was based on free education supported by its founder. After the New Education Plan was introduced in 2028 BS, fees were collected under the revised education policy, while government support was provided through teaching positions and grants.
Admission Communication
Admission generally takes place for school-level classes and Grade XI. Notices are communicated through local newspapers and the school’s website and Facebook page near the end of the academic session.
Families and prospective students can use the school’s telephone numbers, email address, and website for communication concerning admission schedules, programs, seats, fees, and scholarships.
Contact Details
Institution: Shree Chandra Model Secondary School (Namuna School)
Address: Bode Barsain Municipality-5, Saptari, Madhesh Province
Postal Code: 56415
Telephone: +977-31-20697
Mobile: +977-9801566545
Additional Program Contacts: 9808257075, 9819774777
Email: chandramodelss@gmail.com
Website: https://cmss.edu.np
